Online Health, Safety and Environmental Induction for Contractors

Online Health, Safety and
Environmental Induction for
Contractors

Welcome to CQUniversity Australia
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Induction Content
• Induction Tips
• Welcome to CQUniversity Australia
• Health and Safety Policy Statement
• CQUniversity Infrastructure
• Disclaimer
• Basis Responsibilities
• Safety Breaches
• Preparing to Work on University Grounds
• Vehicle Use
• Injuries, Illnesses, Dangerous Events &
Hazards Reports
• Behaviour on Site
• Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Emergency – Fire Evacuation Procedure
• Safety Signs at CQUniversity
• Hazardous Areas You May Come Across
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Smoking in the Workplace
• Isolation of Fire Alarms
• Barricades and Fencing
• First - Aid
• Work that Requires Permits
• Equipment, Plant and Tools
• Asbestos
• Housekeeping
• Plant Isolation
• Work Method Statements
• Risk Assessments
• Our Environment
• Waste Management
• Hazardous Substances
• Protection of Bushland &
Landscapes Areas
• Completion

Induction Tips
There can be a lot of information to take in. We recommend that you
work through this presentation, view the links that have been
indicated on the slides and then review this Health, Safety &
Environmental Induction for Contractors again after one month.
Please download and read the Health, Safety & Environment
Induction Handbook for Contractors.
At the end of the presentation you are required to confirm that you
have read the information by completing the Contractors Information
Sheet your supervisor will need to sign off and then you are to fax the
completed form to the Health and Safety Unit on 4930 6599.
Please visit the Health & Safety web site for more Information relating
to Contractors and other Health & Safety topics.

Welcome to CQUniversity Australia
CQUniversity was established as the Queensland Institute of Technology in
1967 then became the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education in 1971
before a transition as the University College of Central Queensland in 1990.
University status was achieved in January 1992 as the University of Central
Queensland. A further name change and corporate identify occurred in
1994 to that of Central Queensland University.
In 2008 the University underwent a rebranding and is now known as
CQUniversity Australia.
CQUniversity has a number of different charters that provides facilities for
work, recreation, learning and research.
As a contractor, once you attended this induction, you are approved to
undertake work on Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Noosa and
Rockhampton campuses.

Health and Safety Policy
The aim of the Health and Safety Policy is to achieve the optimum
attainable level of Health and Safety for all staff, students, contractors
and visitors throughout the University workplaces and workplace
activities, through a process of continuous improvement to fully
integrate Health and Safety into all facets of the University’s operations
and activities.
All staff, students, contractors and visitors must comply with this policy
and contribute to achieving a healthy and safe working environment.
Information relating to the Health and Safety Policy Statement and
procedures are found on the Policy Portal:
• Health and Safety Policy
A copy of the Health and Safety Policy Statement is on page 3 of the
Handbook.

CQUniversity Infrastructure
• The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is responsible for major
and minor building and infrastructure projects, refurbishment,
external works, security, and grounds maintenance.
• The Information Technology Division (ITD) is responsible for the
provision of computing and communication infrastructure.
• On behalf of each of the above groups a CQUni Project Officer will
be nominated as the University’s agent for the contract
administration of the project and will also monitor any other issues
identified on site.
• Refer to Reporting Line – Issue Resolution with Contractor (page 4
of the Handbook).

Disclaimer
The University has prepared the Handbook to assist Contractors and their
staff to work safety on University sites and abide by the University
requirements relating to people, property and the environment.
The aim of the Handbook is to explain the local site rules and some of the
safety obligations of Contractors and their employees while working at the
University.
The Contactor has full responsibility to:
• Identify all relevant legislation dealing with health and safety;
• Understand the full extent of the University and the Contractors
respective legal obligations; and
• Implement all measures necessary to protect and promote the safety of
all persons working on or neat the site on which the Contractors is
working.

Basis Responsibilities
Contractors working on University grounds are obliged to take
reasonable care to :
• Ensure their own health and safety;
• Avoid risking the health and safety of others;
• Help with familiarisation of new staff;
• Ensure your staff are trained and technically, professionally or legally
competent to do the work;
• Practice good housekeeping;
• Use personal protective equipment as trained and supplied; and
• Keep fully informed of any activities which could or may potentially
pose a safety threat, hazard or danger to the safety or wellbeing of
any persons.

Safety Breaches
• CQUniversity treats instances of safety breaches very seriously.
• Should any CQUni employee observe any Contractors acting in an
unsafe manner, the CQUni Project Officer will be advised, the incident
recorded and the Contractor notified and instructed to take immediate
correction action.
The following will be viewed by CQUni as a fundamental breach of the
Contractor’s obligation:
• if repeated safety breaches by the Contractor are observed;
• if CQUni considers that the Contractor is generally undertaking any
part of the project in an unsafe manner; or
• if the Contractors disregards any instruction to take prompt action to
cease any unsafe work practices or fails to eliminate any safety hazard.

Preparing to Work on University Grounds
All building and related trade contractors must be registered with the
University.
• All Contractors must have completed a General Construction
Induction. A card is issued to a person who successfully completes
training the unit of competency - CCOHS1001A.
• Attended a CQUni designed Health, Safety & Environmental
Contractor Induction session, either face-to-face or online.
• Report to the designated area to sign-in and contact relevant CQUni
Project Officer.
• Obtain authorisation to proceed, wear identification badge.
• Contractors must sign out at end of each day/job.
• After hours – contact Security (0418792982).
• Project job – no signing required.

Vehicle Use
Parking space is available at each Campus. Service vehicle bays are
provided for the use of all service and maintenance vehicles providing
close access to the work sites. Short term drop off parks are also
provided.
Parking or driving across footpaths and grassed landscaped areas is
prohibited.
In instances where the nature of the work makes it essential to locate
a vehicle on landscaped areas, the CQUni Project Officer will advise
the least damaging pathway and parking location.
All CQUni road signage will be followed as well as normal traffic road
rules.

Injuries, Illnesses, Incident, Dangerous Events and
Hazard Reports
Report all injuries, incidents and dangerous events involving health,
safety and environment issues, no matter how small, to the CQUni
Project Officer using the CQUni Incident Form and/or Hazard Form.
These forms are to be completed if any incident involves a contractor,
student, staff member or visitor, as soon as possible and before the
end of the working day.
CQUni will notify all reportable events to the relevant authorities.
CQUni will undertake an investigation with all relevant parties to
enable corrective actions to be implemented.

Behaviour on Site
During any construction or maintenance work on site all Contractors are to
ensure the least amount of disruption as possible to students, staff and
visitors.
Offensive behaviour will not be tolerated which can include:
• All behaviour and language that reinforces inappropriate, demeaning or
discriminatory attitudes or assumptions about persons based on age,
race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, or martial
status; and
• Behaviour such as whistling, unsolicited remarks of a sexual nature and
swearing.
Noise near buildings should be kept as low as possible and loud radios and
other music are not permitted. Dogs (apart from people with disabilities)
are not to be brought onto University grounds.

Alcohol and Other Drugs
Contractors affected by alcohol, other drugs or medication which
impairs function are not permitted to carry out work on University
campuses or properties.
Where it is observed that a Contractor or their staff may be affected by
alcohol or other drugs, the matter will be referred to the Contractor
who will be required to take immediate action.
The incident will be noted by the CQUni Project Officer. Should the
situation continue or reoccur the Contractor will be requested to leave
the site.

Emergency – Fire Evacuation Procedures
R A C E . . .
Contractors are to follow the instructions of the Wardens at all times.
Remove person/s from the immediate danger to a place of safety.
Alert, raise the alarm, break manual call point (if installed), ensure all
occupants are aware of the emergency, contact emergency services on
0-000 (internal lines) or 000, contact University Security.
Confine, close doors and windows (if safe to do so) attempt to extinguish
the fire (only if you know how to do it and it is safe to do so).
Evacuate the building via the nearest safe fire exit, and proceed to your
assembly area. Roll call is conducted by the Warden. Do not re-enter
the building until advised that it is safe to do so by the responding
authorities.

Safety Signs at CQUniversity
Throughout the University a variety of health and safety signs are in
place warning of a potential hazard or hazardous conditions and
location of emergency information. These signs are in place to protect
the safety of you and of others and therefore access to these areas
may require further approval. Please check with your CQUni Project
Officer if your are unsure.

Hazardous Areas You May Come Across
Due to the variety and nature of activities carried out at the University,
you may come across areas which are unique when compared to the
average workplace. In many cases these areas can be hazardous if the
correct control measures are not followed.
You may required further induction e.g. Laboratories and your CQUni
Project Officer is to contact the Supervisor prior to any work being
performed. Care must to taken when carrying out work on any of the
following:
• Animal houses
• Physical Containment (PC1/PC2) and other Laboratories
• Chemical Stores
• High Voltage Substations
• Broken Pit Lids
• Fume Cupboards

Personal Protective Equipment
Contractors shall supply their employees with all appropriate personal
protective equipment and shall ensure that their employees use it
correctly as per Legislation, Codes of Practice and Safe Working
Procedures.
Personal Protection Equipment can include but not limited to:
• Hard hats;
• Safety boots;
• Gloves;
• Safety glasses; and
• High visibility vests/clothing.

Smoking in the Workplace
CQUniversity is committed to preventing exposure to tobacco smoke
for all staff, students, contractors and visitors in all University
workplaces.
The University provides guidelines detailing the responsibilities of
University staff, students, contractors and visitors to prevent persons
being exposed to tobacco smoke in the workplace and providing
support to staff and students who want to quit smoking.
Smoking is not permitted in any building wholly occupied by
CQUniversity, within four metres of the entrance to such building or
near intake vents including covered walkways and in University
vehicles (land, water or air).
• Smoking in the Workplace Policy

Isolation of Fire Alarms
Many areas of the University are covered by automatic fire detection
and alarm systems linked to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
(QFRS). If works involve dust, vibration, moisture, aerosols sprays,
fumes or mechanical damage to detection equipment:
• Contractors shall ensure that fire alarms are temporarily isolated. The
Contractor shall advise the CQUni Project Officer who will arrange
the temporary isolation with Security.
If, during the course of the works, the automatic alarm is triggered the
QFRS shall attend the building. Should any triggering be caused by the
Contractor, the Contractor shall bear the cost of any charges levied by
the QFRS.

Barricades and Fencing
To ensure the safety of all persons on the work site, or passing by,
Contractors must supply and erect any necessary barricades and fencing
appropriate to the work they are doing. The CQUni choice of fencing is
two (2) metre wire.
All materials, equipment plant and tools must be safety stored within
the barricades and fencing as required.
Particular care must be taken to check and secure the barricades and
fences whenever Contractors leave the work area. This may include
providing temporary lighting on the site, if deemed necessary by the
Contractor or directed by the CQUni Project Officer.
Pedestrian access and emergency exits must not be impeded without
prior approval of the CQUni Project Officer.

First - Aid
Contractors are responsible for the provision and first-aid treatment of
their staff.
Should emergency treatment be needed, an ambulance should be called
on the emergency national number 000. Remember to dial 0 for an
external line from an internal telephone.
Security is also to be notified so as to assist in directing ambulances.
All Security Guards are qualified First-Aid Officers.

Work that Requires Permits
A Permit must be obtained from the CQUni Project Officer prior to
commencing any of the following:
• Hot work;
• Trenching and Excavation;
• Confined spaces;
• Working with Asbestos Containing Materials
(Rockhampton Campus Buildings and Dawson Chambers –
Gladstone).

Equipment, Plant and Tools
Contractors need to be aware that there are various legal competencies
relating to the use of certain equipment, plant and tools and that their
staff are deemed competent to use and maintain the following:
• Electrical equipment
• Machine guarding
• Hand tools
• Lasers
• Explosive power tools
• Mobile mechanical plant
• Compresses air equipment
• Electric welding
• Chainsaws

Asbestos
A number of buildings at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus used Asbestos
Containing Materials (ACM) during construction. These products include floor
tiles, asbestos cement piping and sheeting, ceiling tiles etc.
CQUniversity has developed an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) to deal
with the identification, management and removal of asbestos from all
University Sites. Asbestos Registers are in place for all buildings where ACM
are located.
Contractors must adhere to the AMP and the Asbestos Registers whenever
dealing with asbestos.
All Contractors are to view the AMP prior to any works being carried out in
areas where asbestos material have been identified. A permit for works is to
be obtained prior to the commencement of any works. A Work Method
Statement is to be developed and presented to the CQUni Project Officer
before works is commenced.

Housekeeping
Rubbish must be managed in accordance with Environmental Protection Act and Local
Council By-Lays.
Under no circumstances are contractors to dump rubbish on vacant land on any
campus.
The disposal and washing out of excess concrete from trucks is not permitted on site.
Paint contractors shall not dispose of paints or clean painting equipment on University
grounds.
Site Tidiness:
The work-site and surrounding area should be kept clean and tidy and any safety or
fire hazards removed promptly (e.g. oily rags, flammable materials).
Keep in mind other safety actions such as replacing lids and caps on containers, wiping
up of spills, removing or bending over nails and bolts and removing other dangerous
protruding objects progressively which may contribute to the overall site safety.

Plant Isolation
The University has implemented a Plant Isolation System.
Contractors must ensure that they use the tagging system in accordance with
CQUni Plan Isolation Safety Tag and Lock-out Procedure and Plant Isolation
Policy.
Contractors shall use “Danger” and “Out of Service” tags.
For your own protection:
• Isolate all equipment, switches and controls;
• Place tag/s and lock/s on all electrical switched and switchboards, values,
main isolators or key rings.
For the protection of others:
• Never remove someone’s else tag;
• Do not operate switches etc that displays a “Danger Tag “ or “Out of Service
Tag”.

Work Method Statements
CQUni requests all Contractors will prepare and provide Work Method
Statements (WMS) where Contractors are engaged in high risk activities. A
copy of the WMS is to be given to the CQUni Project Officer prior to starting
work on the site. A permit to work is then issued by the CQUni Project Officer.
A WMS is to be prepared for high risk construction activities which include:
• Entering a trench deeper than 1.5m;
• Using explosives;
• Entering a confined space;
• Using hazardous materials;
• Where a person could fall at least 2m;
• Activity is performed out on a roof with a pitch >26 degrees;

Work Method Statement - continued
• Contractor concludes that activity could result in death or bodily harm;
• Prescribed activity;
• Demolition work;
• Removal of asbestos containing martials;
• Tilt up and precast concrete construction work;
• Structural alternations that require temporary support to prevent collapse;
• The movements of powered mobile plant at the workplace;
• Work on a telecommunications tower;
• Work on, or adjacent to water where there is a risk of drowning;
• Work on, or adjacent to, a road or railway;
• Work on, or near, a chemical or fuel or refrigerant line;
• Work near an exposed energised electrical installation;
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere;
• Work in an area where there are artificial extremes of temperature.

Risk Assessments
• A risk assessment is to be conducted by Contractors to demine the
risk associated with the work/project. If it is determined that the
risk is low, Contractors are not required to submit a WMS. However,
they are required to abide to all relevant legislation and
CQUniversity Policies.
• These Policies will be made available to the Contractor upon
request.

Our Environment
• CQUni accepts that every individual has a “duty of care” to the environment.
This means that Contractors need to:
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent pollution and protect the environment;
• Show that everything that could have been done to prevent an incident from
occurring, has been done;
• Ensure than all necessary pollution control measures are in place and are
regularly checked and maintained to minimise the risk of an environmental
incident;
• Contractors can be fined, or imprisoned, for seriously polluting the
environment;
• Contractor are required to report to the CQUni Project Officer as soon as
they become aware of any incident that may cause environmental harm
(e.g. chemical spill or leak).

Waste Management
The University strongly encourages Contractors to identify waste
minimisation options at the start of each project/job. These include:
• Working out costs and savings involved in minimising waste;
• Taking care not to over-order;
• Ensuring that subcontractors are responsible for their waste;
• Recycling materials where practicable;
• Buying materials with minimal package;
• The Contractor is legally responsible to ensure their waste is disposed of in
the correct manner;
• Hazardous waste treatment and disposal must comply with Environmental
Protection Authority Regulations.

Hazardous Substances
• The Contractor must submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all
substances and a risk assessment of all hazardous substances to the
CQUni Project Officer for each substances that is to be brought onto the
University grounds.
• Substances must be clearly labelled, handled, stored and disposed as per
instructions – MSDS.
• Clean-up materials must be provided in case of spillage.

Protection of Bush Land and Landscaped Areas
• All native flora and faunas is valued very highly, and Contractors as
asked to respect the campus ecology when on grounds.
• If any work is likely to disturb busk land, landscaping or grassed
areas, the Contractor must advise the CQUni Project Officer a
minimum of one week prior to the intended commencement of
work.
• Ever effect must be made to avoid disturbing trees as well as
landscaped and grassed areas. Where negligent work results in
damage to these areas, the cost of rectifying damage will be
recovered from the Contractor.

Completion
Contractors are requested to comply with the intent of the Health, Safety and
Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors and participate in the
achievement of a safe and healthy working environment. Ongoing support of
the University Health & Safety Policy is the responsibility of everyone.
You must now download and complete the Contractors Information Sheet.
Please include General Construction Induction number on the sheet. Your
supervisor will need to sign off and then you are to fax the completed form to
the Health and Safety Unit on 4930 6599.
A list of all approved Contractors is located at on the Contractor Induction
website.